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9. OTHER RESTRICTIONS ON THE CONTENT OF INFORMATION

Section 2208 of the Code of Criminal Prosecution restricts public admission to courtrooms where trials involving children are taking place, in behalf of the minor?s interest. Section 2237 (d), provides for storing files of cases involving minors separately from those of adults and these files will not be available to the public. Section 2237 (e) forbids the publication of names or photographs of minors; violation of this rule is classified as contempt.

Section 4078 ff of the Criminal Code provides for imprisonment of up to six months or fines of more than 500 dollars, or both, for persons who write, prepare, publish, announce or solicit anyone to publish or exhibit an obscene advertising or who by any means promotes the sale or distribution of obscene material.








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